YEARLY HIGH
900.7765 MGA
YEARLY LOW
773.1092 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
832.7884 MGA

2017 SAR to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SAR to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 900.7765. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 25, dropping to 773.1092.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 127.6673 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 875.0247 to the December average rate of 860.3331, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 900.7765 was down 0.36% compared to the 2016 peak of 903.9976, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,503,883 MGA
2016 Average 4,235,757 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 3,865,546 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 638,336.48 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

883.6453
780.1981
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR to MGA Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 848.0561, compared to 817.5207 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 30.5354 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 848.0561
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 817.5207

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was March, with a trading range of 59.8622 MGA (High: 878.3515 / Low: 818.4893). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 18.7950 MGA (High: 859.3179 / Low: 840.5229).

March Spread (Volatile) ±59.8622
November Spread (Stable) ±18.7950

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 46.4685 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -46.4685

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2017: 875.0247) against the same month in 2016 (average: 855.7180), the exchange rate shifted by +19.3067 (+2.26%).

2017 Avg (January) 875.0247
2016 Avg (January) 855.7180

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 900.7765 849.5642 875.0247
February 861.0004 817.2897 840.4014
March 878.3515 818.4893 849.7659
April 874.5053 843.2372 853.4729
May 852.7622 816.3998 834.3844
June 859.6772 805.0689 835.2872
July 820.6414 773.1092 788.8187
August 798.9187 774.6153 790.6155
September 812.2734 782.5670 796.9148
October 843.6098 808.0108 820.8717
November 859.3179 840.5229 847.5704
December 869.8908 846.6839 860.3331